Model: Skx STAGE KEYBOARD Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Hammond SKX Stage Keyboard. The Hammond SKX features authentic Hammond Organ Sound along with high-quality keyboard and orchestral voices to make it the perfect instrument for all musical occasions. Please take the time to read this Manual completely in order to full advantage of the many features of your SKX, and please retain it for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using this unit, please read the following Safety instructions, and adhere to them. Keep this manual close by for easy reference. In this manual, the degrees of danger are classified and explained as follows: WARNING CAUTION This sign shows there is a risk of death or severe injury if this unit is not properly used as instructed. This sign shows there is a risk of injury or material damage if this unit is not properly used as instructed.
CAUTION The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. Always handle the AC adaptor by the plug when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ Power Supply Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or light dimming system). The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern. Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.
INTRODUCTION Introduction
Table Of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 2 IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ................................................................. 4 INTRODUCTION ........................5 MAIN FEATURES ....................................................................................... 9 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...................................................................10 TOP PANEL ..........................................................................
RECORD TO THE PATCH ..............................................................................60 MULTI-EFFECTS ....................................................................................................97 Example: RECORD TO “U032”...........................................................................60 EQUALIZ (Equalizer)..............................................................................98 USING THE CONTROL PANEL..61 WHAT YOU CAN DO ON THE CONTROL PANEL ....................
WORKING WITH CUSTOM TONE WHEEL ..................................... 123 HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY ................................................................. 123 SAVE THE CUSTOM TONE WHEEL FILE ............................................... 123 LOADING A CUSTOM TONE WHEEL .................................................... 124 DELETING A CUSTOM TONE WHEEL ................................................... 124 MUSIC PLAYER ......................125 BEFORE PLAYING BACK .............................
MAIN FEATURES 9 AUTHENTIC HAMMOND DRAWBAR ORGAN The SKX is first and foremost a genuine Hammond Organ with “Virtual Tone Wheels” to provide the classic Hammond sound. Also available are the tones of vintage “combo” organs, and a variety of pipe organ ranks to provide church and classical organ voices. EXTRA VOICE SECTION The EXTRA VOICE section provides high quality Acoustic and Electric Pianos, as well as other Keyboard and Orchestral voices.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS TOP PANEL ❶ ❷ R ❸ ❹ ❽ ❺ ❻ ❾ ❼ UPPER LEFT ❶ MASTER VOLUME knob Allows you to control the volume of the entire instrument. (P. 22) ❷ CONTROL button Allows you to access a feature from the CONTROL Function mode. (P. 76) ❸ DRAWBAR button Allows you to access the DRAWBAR Function mode to set the Organ Type etc. (P. 39) CONTROL PANEL PLAY button Allows you to return to the Play, or basic mode. (P.
MIX BALANCE EXV1 ORGAN SECTION EXV2 PERCUSSION UPPER ON, LOWER ON buttons ON button Allows you to “sound” or “mute” each part of the Organ section. Allows you to add the Percussion effect to the UPPER part. (P. 48) ORGAN VOLUME knob SOFT button Allows you to controls the volume of the entire Organ section. (P. 47) Allows you to select “NORMAL” or “SOFT” Percussion volume. (P.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS - continued MIX BALANCE EXV1 EXTRA VOICES ALLOCATE UPPER, LOWER button Allows you to assign the Extra Voice sections to either the UPPER, and LOWER parts. (P. 56) EXV2 EXTRA VOICE EFFECT AMOUNT knob Allows you to adjust the amount of the selected Extra Voice Multi-Effects. (P. 57) EFFECTS FOR ALL PARTS VOICE GROUP buttons REVERB ON button Allows you to select the Voice Group of the Extra Voice sections. (P. 30) Allows you to turn the Reverb effect “ON” or “OFF”. (P.
REAR PANEL ❻ ❷ 11 PIN ❾ ❽ ❼ POWER ❺ ❽ Connect the AC adaptor AD3-1250-2P to this jack. Use with strain relief to avoid accidentally disconnecting the power during performance. (P. 16) POWER switch ❸ PHONES jack Connect a set of stereo headphones to this jack. NOTE: Connecting Headphones does NOT mute the LINE OUT or LESLIE audio outputs. ❹ ❺ LINE OUT L/MONO jack LINE OUT R jack Use these jacks to connect an external audio equipment.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS - continued KEYBOARD MIX BALANCE EXV1 EXV2 PLAYER ❶ ❷ ❶ UPPER keyboard 61 Square-front (“waterfall”-style) keys, velocity sensitive. This is for playing the UPPER part. ❷ LOWER keyboard 61 Square-front (“waterfall”-style) keys, velocity sensitive. This is for playing the LOWER part. ACCESSORIES ❶ ❶ AC adaptor Supplies power to the SKX. ❷ NOTE: Use only a Hammond-approved AC adaptor AD3-1250-2P, DO NOT substitute another similar-looking AC adaptor.
HOOK-UP
BASIC HOOK-UP Connect audio cables and accessories as shown below. The SKX is not self-contained - an external amplifier/speaker system is required in order to hear the sound. However, if you connect a set of stereo headphones to the PHONES jack, you can hear the sound through the headphones even if an external amplifier is not connected. NOTE: Make sure both the instrument and amplifier are “OFF” before connecting amplifiers or headphones.
CONNECTING THE LESLIE SPEAKER An 11-pin type Leslie speaker can be directly connected to SKX. NOTE: Switch OFF before connecting the Leslie speaker. Connecting with single channel type Connecting with 3 channel type 11 PIN 11 PIN 11-pin Leslie Cable Phone Cable BASIC CONNECTION USING 3 CHANNEL TYPE (SUCH AS 2101/mk2) 1. Connect the Leslie Speaker and the Leslie 11-PIN socket on the SKX with the exclusive 11-pin Leslie cable (optional LC-11-7M, not included). 2. Turn on the power, and set the EXT.
EXPAND THE KEYBOARD The SKX can be upgraded to dual keyboards by connecting an external MIDI Pedalboard. PEDALBOARD (13 OR 20 KEYS) 11 PIN OUT IN MIDI Pedalboard MOUNTING THE CU-1(optional) 1. Connect the MIDI OUT of the MIDI pedalboard to the MIDI IN of the SKX with a MIDI cable. 2. When using a Leslie Switch CU-1, connect the CU-1 to the FOOT SWITCH jack. NOTE: This illustration shows only the Pedalboard expansion. See P.16 for the basic hook up of the power source, audio, etc. 3.
PEDALBOARD (25 KEYS) 11 PIN MIDI Cable Stereo Phone Cable LIS-200 Mono Phone Cable If using with Leslie Switch CU-1 together, the foot switch on the XPK-250W can be used as a Damper Pedal. The cables which lined are separately purchased. FOOT SW EXPRESSION MIDI OUT MIDI PEDALBOARD :2- 9 DC IN 1. Hook up as illustrated above. 2. When using a Leslie Switch CU-1, connect the CU-1 to the FOOT SWITCH jack.
Skx Owner’s Manual
GETTING READY TO PLAY
SWITCH ON HOW TO POWER ON After making the necessary connections, follow the procedures below for powering on your SKX. Please be sure to adhere to the procedure, to prevent malfunction or damage. PROCEDURES 1. Before turning the power ON, confirm the [MASTER VOLUME] knob is set to minimum. 2. Turn the [POWER] (on the rear of SKX) to the “ON”. The Title mode and then the Play mode are displayed (as illustrated).
PLAY WITH THE PATCHES There are 100 Patches loaded in memory from the factory, allowing you to immediately start playing. You can also create 100 Patches of your own. “USER” AND “PRESET” Patches “FAVORITE” buttons 1 2 3 refer refer U001 U002 U003 U004 U005 refer MANUAL First Second Third Fourth Fifth P098 Mezzo Forte P099 Forte P100 Fotissimo exclusive “VALUE” knob in PLAY mode There are two domains: “USER” and “PRESET” in SKX’s Patch memory.
REGISTER FAVORITE PATCHES (FAVORITES) Patches are selected with the [VALUE] knob. On stage, it is convenient to have your favorite Patches available immediately. Here’s how: Register PATCHES to FAVORITES How to recall FAVORITES Ex. Register U041 to “3-2” Ex. Call the “3-2” ① SELECT THE PATCH ① SELECT THE BANK Select the Patch you want to register (in this example, U041) to a favorite button as shown on the previous page.
Column: RECORD FAVORITES LIKE PRESET BUTTONS You can record a Favorite Patch with a procedure similar to the Hammond XB/XK series organs, by holding the [RECORD] button, and pressing the selected favorite button - after doing the following procedure. ① LOCATE THE MENU MODE ④ GO TO THE FAVORITE PAGE Press the [] button twice. The Favorite page appears. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button. The Menu mode appears. Repeat-press the menu button until the “A” menu appears (if necessary).
USE THE FOOT CONTROLLERS Expression and sustain are important elements in any performance. Here you’ll learn how to connect these controllers. EXPRESSION PEDAL The Expression Pedal controls the overall volume or loudness of the SKX. Press forward with the front of your foot to increase the volume and back with your heel to decrease the volume. NOTE: The performance of the Expression pedal can be tailored in various ways. (P.
TRY CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND 27 In this section you’ll learn how to create your own sound. In this example, the Organ and Extra Voices are combined (Jazz Organ and Electric Piano). SELECT [MANUAL] First, select the [MANUAL] button (LED lit). The [MANUAL] button makes all the current top panel settings active, allowing for real-time registration, and the creation of new Patches. NOTE: To return to the Patch, press the [MANUAL] button again (LED off ).
TRY CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND - continued SWITCH THE ORGAN SECTION ON In this example, make sounds to begin with the Organ Section. The ON buttons switches sounds or does not at each part for the Organ Section. NOTE: What is a “PART”? (P. 32) Switch the [UPPER ON] button “ON”. The UPPER part of the Organ Section will sound. NOTE: You can set that the Extra Voice Section turns off automatically by the Organ Section is switched on. (P. 79) Next, set the [ORGAN VOLUME] knob.
ADD EFFECTS TO THE ORGAN SECTION VIBRATO & CHORUS Adding a richness to the sound by changing pitch slightly with periodically. [UPPER], [LOWER] buttons Switches the Vibrato & Chorus effect ON/OFF. When “ON” the light illuminates. NOTE: You can adjust the Vibrato & Chorus effect to your liking. (P. 81) For this example, switch ON the [UPPER] button. LESLIE The LESLIE effect is the famous “Moving and Swirling” sound provided by rotating horns and speakers, but executed here in the Digital realm.
TRY CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND - continued ALLOCATING THE EXTRA VOICES Choose which parts will play the Extra Voices. [UPPER ON] button The Extra Voices play on the UPPER part. [LOWER ON] button MIX BALANCE EXV1 EXV2 The Extra Voices play on the LOWER part. There are two Extra Voice sections. You can assign these either for Upper or Lower parts. For this example, switch the [UPPER ON] button for EXTRA VOICE 1 at “ON”.
ADD EFFECTS TO THE EXTRA VOICE SECTION MULTI-EFFECTS The most suitable effects for each Extra Voice are automatically called when selecting that voice. [ON] button MIX BALANCE Adds effects to the Extra Voices. When “ON” the light is illuminated. [AMOUNT] knob EXV1 EXV2 Adjusts the amount of effect added. Turning the knob clockwise increases the amount. ADD REVERB TO BOTH SECTIONS REVERB The SKX’s Digital Reverberation is common to both Organ and Extra Voice sections.
TRY CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND - continued WHAT IS A “PART”? Each “PART” is equivalent to a player in a band or an orchestra. The 3 Parts here are Upper expressed in Organ terms: UPPER. LOWER, and PEDAL. These parts can be individu- or, Swell ally played with different sounds. The SKX has 2 keyboards. All parts are available simultaneously, by expanding the MIDI Pedalboard. Lower or, Great Pedal MANUAL BASS You can play the PEDAL voices using the lowest notes of the LOWER keyboard.
LOWER TO PEDAL YER When a MIDI Pedalboard is connected to the SKX, you can play the LOWER part sound (or “registration”) with the Pedalboard using the “LOWER TO PEDAL”. [LOWER to PEDAL] BUTTON Turns the Lower To Pedal function “ON” (LED lit) and “OFF” (LED not lit). The default upper limit for Lower to Pedal is below Middle “B”. NOTE: You can change the playing range (the upper limit) of the ‘Lower to Pedal’. (P.
TRY CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND - continued RECORD THE PATCH TO MEMORY All the previous settings can be recorded to any Patch within the range of U001 to U100. Example: RECORD TO U032 ① PRESS THE [RECORD] BUTTON Press the [RECORD] button. A prompt will appear in the display allowing you to select the Patch you want to record. ② SELECT THE PATCH TO RECORD Select the Patch number, this time U032, to record, using the [VALUE] knob or type the buttons such as [3] [2].
SETTING UP
SOUND ENGINE STRUCTURE Lower&Upper Virtual Tone Wheel Set from keyboards Pedal Virtual Tone Wheel Set Upper Lower Extra Voice Extra Voice #2 Generator Generator #1 Upper Lower Allocate EXV Balance 1 Pedalboard Upper Keyboard Lower Keyboard Overdrive Percussion Pedal Drawbars Lower Drawbars 2 EXV Volume Upper Drawbars Expression Pedal V&C Vibrato & Chorus Overdrive Equalizer Multi Effect Organ Volume Expression TC & Equalizer Multi Effect Leslie Simulator Line Out, Skx Own
To fully utilizing SKX, read the following detailed explanations about the various functions for creating music. ORGAN SECTION TONE-WHEELS The sound source or “engine” of the classic Hammond Organ are the electro-magnetic Tone Wheel Generators. On the SKX, the Tone Wheel engine is replicated digitally. While the power is on, each of the 96 virtual Tone Wheels keeps oscillating as they did in the vintage Hammond Organs.
ORGAN SECTION ORGAN TYPE There are various “Organ” types: the Hammond Tone Wheel organs used in everywhere rock, jazz, and Gospel, the transistor organ frequently heard in pop music of 1960’s. Classical pipe organ used in classical music or church services. All organs have characteristic sounds. The SKX will sound like the types of organ you choose. TONE-WHEELS (BType1, BType2, Mellow) These are various types of Hammond Organs’ characteristic Tone Wheels.
Column: SELECTING THE ORGAN TYPES Use the control panel for switching the Organ Types. Example: Switching the Organ Type to “Pipe” ① PRESS THE [DRAWBAR] Press the [DRAWBAR] button. The DRAWBAR Function mode is displayed and the presently selected Organ Type (“BType1” etc.) of the manual keyboard will blink. ② SELECT THE ORGAN TYPE Select “Pipe” with the [VALUE] knob. The pipe organ sounds when you play the notes from the Organ section.
HARMONIC DRAWBARS™ The 9 Drawbars on the SKX are used to create the basic “Hammond” sounds. Each Drawbar is marked with the register numbers 1 - 8 along the flat part of the Drawbar. If you push back a Drawbar until you cannot see any number at all, the sound of the Drawbar is not heard. If you pull it out to the fullest position the sound level is maximum. When recalling a Patch, the drawbars’ “positions” will change internally, but not physically.
DRAWBARS FOR THE UPPER AND LOWER PARTS The Colors of the Drawbars are traditional to Hammond, and were established to provide a quick visual guide to the harmonics generated by the Drawbars. WHITE DRAWBARS 16' 51/3' 8' 4' 22/3' 2' 13/5' 11/3' 1' 4' 22/3' 2' 13/5' 11/3' 1' The left white Drawbar represents the “fundamental” or “8´ base” tone. All of the other white Drawbars are octave intervals or harmonics of the fundamental tone.
HARMONIC DRAWBARS™ - continued DRAWBAR REGISTRATION PATTERNS Regardless of the size of a pipe organ or its number of stops, all of its voices are related to four basic families of tone. The four basic families - Flute, Reed, String and Diapason - can be quickly set up on the Drawbars by relating a pattern or shape to each family. Flute family (2 step pattern) 16' 51/3' 8' 4' 22/3' 2' Diapason family (check mark pattern) 13/5' 11/3' 1' Accompaniment Flute 8´ I ..............
MODERN DRAWBAR REGISTRATIONS The Drawbar registrations introduced on the previous page are typically for classical music. They were created at the dawn of the Hammond Organ, when it was intended to sound like a pipe or church organ. Later on, as the Hammond Organ spread throughout Jazz, Pop, Rock and (especially) Gospel music, Some timeless registrations become common.
HARMONIC DRAWBARS™ - continued DRAWBARS (Vx) 16´ " X 8´ 4´ X X 2´ X III II X X IV X X XX XX X at Middle “C” 16´ 8´ Oscillators 4´ Filter 2´ The type of combo organ replicated by British “Vx” mode had Drawbar-type controls, but they functioned differently from Hammond Harmonic Drawbars Organ. The left four Drawbars control individual pitches, while the next three are “Mixture” Drawbars which cause multiple pitches to sound.
DRAWBARS (Farf) Strings 8´ Strings 4´ Trumpet 8´ Piccolo 4´ Strings 16´ Oboe 8´ Flute 4´ Bass 16´ Flute 8´ " X X X X X X X Strings 16´ 8´ Oboe 8´ X at Middle “C” Filters Bass 16´ 16´ X The original Italian Farf ” type organ was tablet-equipped with different sounds at various footages. On the SKX, the operation is made with Drawbars instead of tablets. At the same footage, the tablets gives grow brighter in sound as you progress to the right. The names “Flute”, “Strings”, etc.
HARMONIC DRAWBARS™ - continued DRAWBARS (PIPE) Open Viole Bourdon Diapason Gedeckt Celeste 16´ 8´ 8´ II UPPER: LOWER: PEDAL: Principal Principal Melodia 16´ 8´ 8´ Sub Bass 16´ + Gedeckt 8´ Rohr Flute 8´ Octave 4´ Flauto Dolce 4´ Flute 2´ Prestant 4´ Flute 4´ Super Octave 2´ NOTE: When “Pipe” type is activated, the Drawbars will function similar to drawstops on a traditional pipe organ - pulling a Drawbar “out” will turn the associated Pipe Voice “ON” while pushing the Drawbar “in” will tur
OPERATING ORGAN SECTION ON / OFF AND VOLUME CONTROL The UPPER and LOWER part of the Organ section can be sounding “ON” or “OFF” by using [UPPER ON] and [LOWER ON] buttons. NOTE: You can set that the Extra Voice Section turns “OFF” automatically by the Organ Section is switched “ON”. (P. 79) PEDAL PART IS ALWAYS ON The PEDAL part has no switch and always “ON”. Because the Extra Voice Section has no PEDAL part, and it does not necessary to mute.
PERCUSSION Organ tones are normally heard as long as the playing key is held down. The word “Percussion” refers to a tone that is not steady and fades away, such as a piano or chimes. The SKX has Percussion tones which enhance the sounds produced by the Drawbars. “Touch-Response Percussion” is very useful for highlighting single notes, full chords, even entire songs. [ON] button Switches the Percussion “ON”(LED lit) and “OFF”. [SOFT] button This reduces the volume of the Percussion tone.
VIBRATO & CHORUS The Hammond Vibrato & Chorus is another hallmark of the Classic Hammond sound. Vibrato alters the pitch slightly, as a violinist, singer, or guitarist may do. And Chorus combines a detuned signal with the original for a lush tone. [UPPER] button Pressing [UPPER] button “ON” (red LED lit) will turn the Vibrato & Chorus effect on for the UPPER Drawbars. [LOWER] button Pressing [UPPER] button “ON” (red LED lit) will turn the Vibrato & Chorus effect on for the LOWER and PEDAL Drawbars.
OVERDRIVE Overdrive simulates the effect of pushing an amplifier beyond its normal limits to achieve a more aggressive sound. By changing the drive amount, various sounds are obtained from an unclipped warmth to a hard distortion. [OVERDRIVE ON] button Turns the Overdrive effect “ON” (LED lit) or “OFF” (LED not lit) for the Organ section. [OVERDRIVE AMOUNT] knob Adjusts the amount of the Overdrive effect. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the depth of the effect.
LESLIE The rotating sound of the LESLIE Speaker is the natural partner of the Hammond Organ. A Digital version is built-in to the SKX; and the controls will also function with a connected physical Leslie. [FAST] button STATUS CHART OF EACH BUTTON Toggles the mode of the Rotor by two steps. Every press switches the status. When the LED is lit, the mode is “FAST”, and when it is not lit, it is “SLOW” or “STOP”.
MULTI-EFFECTS, REVERB The SKX has on-board Digital Multi-Effects and Reverb to enhance the Organ section. MULTI-EFFECTS [EFFECT ON] button To engage the Muti-Effects. Press this button and the light will go ON. [EFFECT AMOUNT] knob Adjusts the amount of the Multi-Effects. NOTE: There are numerous parameters in the Multi-Effects. The detailed settings of the parameters are adjusted on the control panel. (P. 91) REVERB The Digital Reverb is common to both Organ and Extra Voice sections.
PEDAL SUSTAIN, COUPLER 53 A popular option for playing the Pedals or Manual Bass is Pedal Sustain, which allows the Pedal voice to smoothly decay upon release, much in the manner of a string bass. Using the Lower keyboard, you can play the Pedal part together (Manual Bass). The Pedal part can be played by Lower keyboard, or the Lower part can be played by the extended Pedalboard (Lower To Pedal).
OCTAVE SHIFT The keyboard can be shifted up or down in one-octave units to facilitate easier play. ER [OCTAVE] buttons Raises or Lowers each part by one-octave units within a range of ±2 octaves. To raise the octave of the UPPER keyboard, press the [UP] button. To lower the octave of the UPPER keyboard, press the [DOWN] button. To raise the octave of the LOWER keyboard, press and hold the [LOWER] button and press the [UP] button.
TRANSPOSE 55 The Transpose function allows you to match the same key of other instruments or vocalists without changing the key that you are playing in. For example, if you set Transpose at [+5], the note “F” sounds when you play the “C” key. (By playing in the key of C the SKX sounds in the key of F.) ER [TRANSPOSE] button To raise the pitch by semitone, press the [UP] button, while holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button.
EXTRA VOICE SECTION The EXTRA VOICE section contains the sounds other than Organ which comprise the SKX. As a system, you select which voice to allocate to what part. There are two sections of the Extra Voice on the SKX. The Organ and Extra Voice sections can be played simultaneously. MIX BALANCE EXV1 EXV2 ALLOCATE To play the Extra Voices, you must allocate them to either the UPPER or LOWER parts. The Extra Voices can play alongside the Organ.
MULTI-EFFECTS, REVERB The SKX is equipped with Multi-Effects capable of adding various effects to the Extra Voices, and Reverb capable of adding the effects of playing in a concert hall. MULTI-EFFECTS TWO EXTRA VOICES AND MULTI-EFFECTS Extra Voice Extra Voice #2 Generator Generator #1 There are two Extra Voice sections. Each one can play a different instrument.
PATCH The settings you have prepared can be recorded to User Patches. “USER” AND “PRESET” Patches “FAVORITE” buttons 1 2 3 U001 U002 U003 U004 U005 refer U098 refer U099 U100 refer P001 P002 P003 First Second Third Fourth Fifth November December “User” ends Preset begins Monday Tuesday “VALUE” knob in PLAY mode sequential select P098 Mezzo Forte P099 Forte P100 Fotissimo MANUAL “P” are not rewritable exclusive Manual There are 100 USER and 100 PRESET Patches as illustrated.
NAME THE PATCH ① GO TO THE MENU MODE ④ GO TO PATCH FUNCTION MODE Press [ENTER] and go to PATCH Function mode. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button. Menu mode will be displayed. ② GO TO PAGE A ⑤ INPUT NAME If Page A is not displayed, go to Page A by pressing [] button. You can enter a name using up to 15 letters. [],[] buttons: [VALUE] knob: ③ SELECT THE “PATCH” Moves the cursor. Selects letters. The available characters include: Punctuation Marks (space - .
PATCH - continued RECORD TO THE PATCH Example: RECORD TO “U032” ① ENTER THE NAME Enter the name of the Patch. (P. 59) ② PRESS THE [RECORD] BUTTON Press the [RECORD] button. A prompt will appear in the display allowing you to select the Patch you want to record. ③ SELECT THE PATCH NUMBER Select the Patch number you wish to record with the [VALUE] knob (This time select U032) or type the buttons such as [3] [2]. ④ PRESS [ENTER] Press the [ENTER] button.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
WHAT YOU CAN DO ON THE CONTROL PANEL Your access to deep-editing the SKX. All of the parameters and all of the controls not covered by the top panel knobs and switches are here. The modes displayed are, basically “PLAY”, “MENU” and “FUNCTION”. See how to read them and how to use the buttons on the next pages.
PLAY MODE The Play mode is basic for all operations. All information necessary for ordinary performance is displayed here. To locate this mode 1. Play mode is normally displayed when the instrument is first powered “ON.” 2. However, if you need to locate this mode from another display mode, touch the [PLAY] button. HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY Drawbar Registration UPPER / PEDAL / LOWER Display of Registration (Bars) Display of Extra Voices There are three Play modes: 1. Graphic Drawbar Display, 2.
MENU MODE The Menu mode provides a directory of all the various functions. To locate this mode: Press the [MENU/EXIT] button. Use the [] and [] buttons to access the different Pages of the Menu mode. There are 6 pages in the Menu mode, labeled “A” through “F.” Each page has up to four items. Notice that one of the Menu items is flashing. Use the [] and [] buttons, or turn the [VALUE] Rotary Knob to select the item you wish to edit. When the item you want is flashing, touch the [ENTER] button.
MENU AND THE CONTENTS PAGE A 1. DRAWBAR Allows you to modify the characteristics of the Organ section (sounds produced by the Drawbars.) (P. 72) 2. EXVOICE Allows you to modify the characteristics (Volume, Note Range, Velocity, etc.) of the Extra Voices. (P. 75) 3. PATCH Allows you to name a Patch, select which parameters will load and set assignment of Favorites. (P. 74) 4. CONTROL 4. PAGE E 1. 1. CUST.
FUNCTION MODE These modes are for selecting and controlling the function. All modes can be navigated the same way. HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY There is another page above (or below) this page. PARAMETER (ITEM) name Shows there is another page on the right (or the left) of this page. CURSOR PAGE name VALUE CURSOR (flashing VALUE) On the SKX, the cursor style is to Flash the entry. OPERATION IN THIS MODE Move the page up or down. Moves the cursor left or right.
PARAMETER OPERATION EXAMPLE: ADJUST THE [FAST] PERCUSSION DECAY TIME “FASTER” ① LOCATE THE MENU MODE Press the [MENU/EXIT] button. The Menu mode is displayed. YER ② SELECT THE MENU PAGE Find the “PERCUSS” using the [],[] buttons. “PERCUSS” is on Page B. YER ③ MOVE THE CURSOR TO THE FUNCTION MODE YOU WISH TO LOCATE Move the cursor to “PERCUSS” using the [],[] buttons. YER ③ PRESS [ENTER] Press the [ENTER] button. The display shows the first page of the Percussion Function mode.
⑤ MOVE THE CURSOR TO THE PARAMETER YOU WANT TO CHANGE Decay time is on the “DECAY” page. Locate the “DECAY” page using the [][] buttons. “FAST” is on the right side of the page move the cursor (blinking value) to the right using the [][] buttons. YER ⑥ CHANGE THE VALUE there must be must be Decrease the value using the [VALUE] knob. CONTINUE EDITING If you want to change other items, repeat the process 1 to 6. YER ⑦ RETURN TO THE PLAY MODE Press the [PLAY] button to return to the Play mode.
SHORT CUT TO FUNCTION MODE 69 To make programming quicker and easier, each button on the top panel can be used to access the Function mode page associated with that button instantaneously. Pressing and holding any of the buttons on the top panel automatically “shortcuts” the display to the related Function mode item.
DISPLAY LOCK MODE You can lock the display to avoid accidentally changing something in the midst of playing. To do this, follow the instructions below. To lock the display, turn the [POWER] to the instrument “ON” with press and hold the [RECORD] and [MANUAL/ BANK] buttons until “Display LOCKED” is displayed. To unlock this, repeat the operation above until “Display UNLOCKED” is displayed. This function works listed below; [MENU/EXIT] button (P. 64) is disabled [RECORD] button (P.
SETTING THE PARAMETERS
DRAWBAR Drawbar sound parameters for each keyboard are set in this mode. To locate this mode: DRAWBAR MENU/ EXIT or, ENTER See the “Function mode” (P. 66) for operational details. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ SETTING FOR MANUAL (LOWER & UPPER) DRAWBARS ❶ ORGAN TYPE Select the manual keyboard Organ Type.
LOWER ZONE - OCTAVE Set the octave shift for the LOWER part. The setting range is -2 to +2. LOWER ZONE - LOW / HIGH Set the sounding range of the LOWER part with these two parameters. SETTING THE PEDAL PART ORGAN TYPE Set the Organ Type for the Pedal part. Normal: Muted: Synth1: Synth2: Finger: Pick: Slap: The traditional Tone Wheel sound of the B-3/C-3. Analog oscillating sound as heard on the Classic X-5. Saw-tooth waveform with the filter-sweep. Dull square wave.
PATCH In this mode you a name your Patch, set which parameters load, and how to link to the Favorite buttons. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER See the “Function mode” (P. 66) for operational details. ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❶ ❼ ❽ ❾ PATCH LOAD - REVERB (G) The Reverb parameters. PATCH NAME ❶ Patch Name (P) Name the present Patch using up to 15 letters. Move the cursor by the [][] buttons. Then select letters with the [VALUE] knob. The Patch name is lost, unless you save the Patch.
EXVOICE (Extra Voices) In this mode the basic Extra Voice settings are made such as the Extra Voice instrument and volume. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER or, touch either button in the voice group. See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❼ ❹ ❶ ❺ ❷ ❻ ❽ ❾ ❸ ❶ VOLUME Adjust the volume of the entire Extra Voice sections here. It is linked with the [VOLUME] knob on the top panel. The setting range is 0 to 127.
CONTROL This mode is for setting the various controls. The Foot Switch and Expression Pedal requires setting before using if connected. It is possible to assign the [OCTAVE] buttons to other functions. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER or, touch the [CONTROL] button. See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❹ ❺ ❶ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❷ ❾ ❺ ❸ FOOT SWITCH ❶ FOOT SWITCH - DEVICE (G) This is for selecting the equipment connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack. FOOT SW: Foot Switch connected.
BASS 1C - BASS 3C: ....... Triggers the specific Pedal part note. PROCHORD CLOSE, OPEN: Triggers the ProChord note for the Organ section with specified voicing (close or open). ❸ FOOT SWITCH - RING MODE (G) This sets the Ring side function, when the foot switch connected to the foot switch jack is of the TRS specifications. NOTE: The “ProChord” function cannot be chosen via the “ring”.
CONTROL - continued ❹ ❺ ❶ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❷ ❾ ❺ ❸ GLIDE GLIDE - RANGE (P) Sets the pitch-bend range by semitone. Setting range is -24 to +12. GLIDE - ATTACK TIME (P) Sets the amount of time for the Glide effect to reach the pitch set at (11). The setting range is 0.1 to 5.0 seconds. GLIDE - RELEASE TIME (P) Sets the amount of time to return to normal pitch when the Glide is released.
tons. ORIGIN:............................... Works according to the buttons’ original function. LES STOP, LES FAST:...... Similar to the [LESLIE STOP], [LESLIE FAST] buttons. VIB UPPER, VIB LOWER: ............................................... Similar to the [VIBRATO UPPER], [VIBRATO LOWER] buttons. GLIDE: ................................. This is for activating the Glide function. SPRING: .............................. This is for producing the shock noise of the Spring Reverb. DELAY TIME:.............
PERCUSS (Percussion) This mode is for setting the parameters of the Percussion sounds. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER or, keep pressing either of the [ON], [SOFT], [FAST], [THIRD] buttons for a moment. See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❽ ❺ ❾ ❻ ❸ ❶ ❼ ❹ ❷ ❶ LEVEL SOFT ❷ LEVEL - NORMAL Controls the Percussion volume levels. The Normal level is set by the NORM setting, and SOFT is the level when the [SOFT] button is ON.
VIB&CHO (Vibrato & Chorus) In this mode, the settings specific to Vibrato and Chorus are adjusted. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER or, keep pressing either of the VIBRATO & CHORUS [UPPER], [LOWER] buttons for a few seconds. See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❼ ❶ ❽ ❾ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❶ MODE Sets the Mode of the Vibrato and Chorus effect. V1 (C1): V2 (C2): V3 (C3): light vibrato (chorus) vibrato (chorus) of standard depth.
LESLIE In this mode, the settings are made for the built-in Leslie Effect and the External Leslie Speaker. There are many parameters related to the Leslie functions, to make this easier to edit and use. The built-in Leslie parameters are grouped in macro-settings called “CABINETS”. You select the CABINET NUMBER in the Combination Presets where this selection is saved as part of the Preset.
❺ SLOW SPEED - HORN (L) Mode: SLOW SPEED - BASS (L) SLOW FAST SLOW FAST STOP Sets the speed of the Rotors in Slow mode. The setting range is 0, 24 to 318 rpm. At 0, no rotation. ❻ FAST SPEED - HORN (L) FAST SPEED - BASS (L) Sets the speed of the Rotors in the Fast mode. The setting range is 0, 375 to 453 rpm. At 0, no rotation. Rotor Speed: ❼ HORN LEVEL (L) Rise Time Fall Time Brake Time BASS LEVEL (L) Sets the volume of the Rotors, Horn and Bass. The setting range is 0 to -12dB.
LESLIE - continued EXTERNAL LESLIE SPEAKER LESLIE CHANNELS Sets the channel for the Leslie speaker connected to the LESLIE 11-PIN socket. 1ch: 3ch: For connecting a 1 channel Leslie cabinet such as the 122XB, 3300/W (non-expansion). The Drawbar and the Percussion sounds are output only from the rotary channel, the other voices are from the LINE OUT jack. This is for connecting a 3 channel Leslie cabinet such as the 2101/mk2.
CUST. TW (Custom Tone-Wheels) In this mode, you select or edit the characteristics of each Tone Wheel set to be used on the manual keyboards. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❸ ❷ ❶ ❶ TONE WHEEL SET This is for selecting the virtual Tone Wheel set of which “BType1”, “BType2” and “Mellow” are the Organ Types.
CUST. TW (Custom Tone-Wheels) - continued ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❸ ❷ ❶ Soft Loud ❺ LEVEL This is for setting the volume of a virtual wheel. The setting range is -20 to +2dB. If you increase the value, it gets louder. ❻ CUT OFF FREQUENCY - LPF This is for setting the FREQUENCY to cut the TREBLE of a virtual wheel. If you increase the value, a leakage noise is heard besides the original Tone Wheel pitch. If you decrease the value, the sound gets sweet and mild, as the treble is cut off.
Record the CUSTOM virtual Tone Wheels The Tone Wheel Parameters (= 3 - 8 of the previous paragraph) are for determining the Custom Number for recording. The Custom Number is selected and used, when you play. ① ENTER THE NAME Enter the Custom Name if desired. ② PRESS THE [RECORD] Touch the [RECORD] button in the setting mode of the Tone Wheel Parameters. The mode for selecting the Custom Number to be recorded will be displayed.
PIPE In this mode, you edit the characteristics of each Pipe Stop. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ... omitted ... ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❶ PIPE STOP Select the Pipe Stop which you desire to edit using [],[] buttons, or move the Drawbar which corresponding the Pipe Stop. There are 20 Pipe Stops which according to Drawbars from “Bourdon 16´” to “Principal Chorus + Mixture IV” (P. 46). ❷ VOLUME (Pi) Adjusts the volume of the Pipe Stop.
❼ PAN - IMAGING (Pi) Sets the arrangement of the Pipes. FIX: L-R: No panning or imaging - All notes sound uniformly. Sounds Left to Right which according to the keys. C C D E E F F G G A B B PAN AND OUTPUT The Pipe Stops are extended left to right. Because of this, you may notice that some notes will sound louder than other if only one LINE OUT is used. To remedy this, set the “Audio Mode - Output” (P. 102 #1) at “MONO”. This will disable Note Panning and all notes will sound at equal volume.
OD / EFF (Overdrive / Effects) In this mode, Overdrive and the Multi-Effects are adjusted. The Organ and Extra Voice Sections have their own independent Overdrive and Multi-Effects section. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER or, keep pressing the [OVERDRIVE], [EFFECT ON] buttons for a few seconds. See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❺ ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ORGAN SECTION EFFECTS OVERDRIVE ❶ OVERDRIVE - DRIVE Adjusts the overall amount of the Overdrive.
MULTI-EFFECTS ❺ EFFECT TYPE Selects the Multi-Effect type. The following effects are built in the SKX. Tremolo, Auto Pan, Wah-Wah, Ring Mod., Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Delay The parameters for the Multi-Effects are different type by type. The explanation about the types follows: Tremolo The Tremolo modulates the volume at a set cycle. ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❻ TREMOLO - WAVEFORM Level Sets which waveform is used to modulate the volume. Tri: Sqr: Saw: S&H: DSqr: Triangle wave. The volume changes smoothly.
OD / EFF (Overdrive / Effects) - continued Wah-Wah Wah-Wah imposes a “speech-like” dynamic to the sound. ❺ ❻ Wah-Wah - SOURCE ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ Selects the source of the Wah-Wah control. Waveform, Rate MAN: Uses the FREQ parameters, i.e. the [EFFECT AMOUNT] knob. EXP: Uses the Expression Pedal as a “Wah Wah pedal”. LFO: Auto-Wah using the built-in ‘LFO - Low Frequency Oscillator’. ❼ Wah-Wah - SENSITIVITY Sets the sensitivity to change the Wah effect of the LFO or Expression Pedal.
Ring Mod. The Ring Modulator creates complex, metallic-like sounds by taking the sum and difference of the fundamental tone and a second “ring” frequency. ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❻ RING MODULATOR - SOURCE Waveform, Rate Selects which to use to modulate the ring frequency. MAN: Uses the following FREQ parameter, i. e. the [EFFECT AMOUNT] knob. EXP: Modulates the ring frequency with the Expression Pedal. LFO: Allows a cyclical modulation effect using the built-in LFO-Low Frequency Oscillator.
OD / EFF (Overdrive / Effects) - continued Phaser This creates a sound with a shifting phase, adding a twisting effect to the sound. ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❻ PHASER - RATE Adjusts the frequency speed. It is linked with the [EFFECT AMOUNT] knob. The setting range is 0 to 127. The cycle becomes faster as the value increases. Rate ❼ PHASER - DEPTH Adjusts the depth of modulation. The setting range is 0 to 127. The modulation becomes deeper as the value increases.
Flanger This is the sweeping “Jet Airplane” sound adjustable from a mild shimmer to a deep “swoosh”. ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❻ FLANGER - RATE Adjusts the modulation speed. It is linked with the [EFFECT AMOUNT] knob on the top panel. The setting range is 0 to 127. The cycle becomes faster as the value increases. ❼ FLANGER - DEPTH Adjusts the depth of modulation. The setting range is 0 to 127. The modulation becomes deeper as the value increases.
Chorus This “Chorus” is NOT the same as Hammond’s proprietary “Chorus-Vibrato”. This effect is the familiar Chorus as heard widely on electric pianos, guitars, etc. ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❻ CHORUS - RATE Adjusts the speed of the cycle of the rising and falling effect pitch. It is linked with the [EFFECT AMOUNT] on the top panel. The setting rate is 0 to 127. The cycle becomes faster as the value increases. Rate ❼ CHORUS - DEPTH Adjusts the depth of modulation. The setting range is 0 to 127.
Delay This is for adding echo effects. ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❻ DELAY - TYPE Select the type of delay here. Level MONO: A simply delayed sound. RtoL, LtoR: The delay is alternated in the stereo field. At RtoL the delayed sound comes from the right, and at LtoR from the left. Your results may vary when used in a mono idiom, or through a Leslie Speaker. TYPE = MONO Original Signal Effect Signal Mix Feedback ❼ DELAY - TIME Adjusts the delay time. It is linked with the [EFFECT AMOUNT] on the top panel.
EQUALIZ (Equalizer) In this mode, you adjust the settings for the Equalizer. An Equalizer is used to adjust the tonal quality. The SKX’s built-in Equalizer consists of 3 bands and a recreation of the unique “tone” control that was part of the vintage B-3/C-3. The Bass and Treble bands are handled by “shelf ” equalizers, and the Mid band is handled by parametric control. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details.
REVERB In this mode, you set the Reverb effect. Reverb is common with the Organ and Extra Voice sections, the single reverb control section affects both. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER or, keep pressing the [REVERB ON] button for a few seconds. See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❶ DEPTH This sets the depth (volume) of the Reverb Effect. The setting range is 0 to 127. This parameter is linked with the [REVERB DEPTH] knob on the top panel.
TUNE In this mode, the entire keyboard is tuned. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❶ MASTER TUNE ❶ MASTER TUNE This is for tuning the entire keyboard. The setting range is A = 430 to 450 Hz. NOTE: The parameter of this mode is a Global parameter. It is recorded when it is set, and is common for each Patch.
DEFAULT In this mode, you can go back totally or partially to the factory default settings. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ❺ ❶ ENTER ❻ ❼ ❷ ❸ ❽ ❹ To initialize each parameter, select the parameter you want to initialize with the [][] button and press the [ENTER] button. ❶ MANUAL This is for initializing the contents of the [MANUAL] button. Used to create a “clean slate” for new Patch settings.
SYSTEM In this mode, set the auto power off, audio output mode, and the System information of the SKX is displayed. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❼ ❸ ❽ ❹ ❾ ❺ ❻ ❷ ❶ ❶ POWER - AUTO OFF Sets whether power off after a certain time is elapsed since last operated. 30min Powers off if the time is elapsed 30 minutes since last played/ operated. DISABLE Disable auto off. ❷ AUDIO MODE - OUTPUT Sets the audio mode of output jacks.
MIDI
ABOUT MIDI WHAT IS “MIDI”? MIDI is an abbreviation of ‘Musical Instrument Digital Interface’. MIDI is the musical instrument industry standard for exchanging performance information between electronic musical instruments and a sequencer, effects, lighting, and sound reinforcement gear, etc. The MIDI standard allows instruments made by different manufacturers to effectively communicate with each other.
MIDI CHANNEL MIDI has 16 “Channels”. Information divided into 16 channels can be transmitted through one MIDI cable. The channel must match between the sender and the receiver. If not, the machines can not “hear” what the other “says”. MAIN MIDI MESSAGE The MIDI information is grouped into a channel message per each of the 16 channels and a system message for all channels. There are more details in the MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART.
MIDI STRUCTURE The SKX has “Keyboard Channels” to transmit playing information of the keyboards and “External Zone Channels” to control external MIDI equipment on the keyboards. Map of the MIDI structure Extra Voice Section 1 Extra Voice Section 2 Organ Section Octave Shift (part) Octave Shift (button) Key Range Allocate Upper Upper Keyboard ch. ExZone 1 Upper Keyboard to MIDI OUT Lower Lower Keyboard ch. Manual Bass Pedal Keyboard ch.
KEYBOARD CHANNELS The Keyboard channels transmit the playing information of the Upper, Lower and Pedal parts. These are used to exchange playing information with an external sequencer. Through the Upper channel, besides the keyboard information, that of each controller is transmitted. EXTERNAL ZONE CHANNELS The External Zone channels are for using SKX as a simple master keyboard to control the external MIDI equipment.
USING AN EXTERNAL SEQUENCER This is to record/playback the performance by connecting an external sequencer or computer to the SKX. Recording a performance to an external sequencer MIDI IN Optional OUT (MERGE) MIDI Pedalboard 1. Connect as illustrated above. 2. Call the others than the “Use Ex.” of MIDI template (P. 112) The performance can be recorded by Keyboard channels. It cannot be recorded the control of the External Zones in this hook-up*1. 3. Set the Keyboard channels.
USING A MIDI SOUND MODULE 109 You can control an external MIDI sound module with the built-in keyboard and the expanded MIDI keyboard. Optional OUT (MERGE) MIDI Pedalboard MIDI IN MIDI Sound Module 1. Connect as illustrated. Connect the MIDI OUT of theSKX to the MIDI IN of the MIDI sound module. 2. Call the MIDI template “Use Ex. xxx”. (P. 112) By this, the External Zone performance is sent from the MIDI OUT instead of Keyboard channels.
ZONES To control external MIDI equipment, ranges on the keyboard of the SKX are assigned. They are called “External Zones”. The range of the built-in sound engine on the SKX (called “Internal Zone”) is set at the same time. You can use each separately on a same keyboard. Each MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN jack can control the external MIDI equipment with the External Zone. ❻ ❶ ❼ ❷ ❽ ❸ ❹ MENU/ EXIT ENTER See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details.
NOTE - PAN Sets the Pan of the selected Zone (Control Change #10). The setting range is L64(Left) - C(Center) - R63(Right). NOTE - VELOCITY Sets the character of the velocity to send to the selected Zone. The setting range is OF and 1 to 4. At OF, the velocity is fixed at 100. The “touch” (velocity response) of the keyboard progresses from 1 (heavier) through 4 (lighter). PANIC FUNCTION AND PARAMETER RE-LOAD If a problem occurs to the MIDI system, it may be caused by a cypher.
MIDI In this mode, you make the basic MIDI settings and the memory dump operation. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER See “Function mode” (P. 66) for operation details. ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❶ MIDI TEMPLATE ❶ MIDI TEMPLATE This allows you to recall the MIDI Template you want to use. Use [][] buttons to select the desired Template and press the [ENTER] button to make your selection. See “MIDI TEMPLATE” in the Appendix (P. 139) for details of each MIDI Template.
RECEIVE DUMP RX LOWER This switches reception of Memory Dump “ON” or “OFF”. On the SKX the total onboard memory can be transmitted as a Memory Dump, as System Exclusive messages. If you do not want the contents of the SKX be changed by sequencer play, set this to OFF. When ON, transmitted. When OFF, not transmitted. Sets the MIDI channel for receiving the LOWER part playing data. TEMPORARY DUMP Sends the Memory Dump.
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SAVE THE SETUP
SAVE YOUR SETUP A USB FLASH DRIVE port is built in on the SKX. You can save the setting of each Parameter as a file to it. The USB Flash drive can be used for the Music Player or as a Voice Library. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THE USB FLASH DRIVE Save and Load Setups. Unlike the memory dump, it is possible to save all data including the Voice Library. Playback audio data of WAVs (44.1 kHz 16 bit) and MP3 (44.1 kHz, 128 kbps). Load the exclusive Voice Library.
INITIALIZE THE USB FLASH DRIVE A “fresh” The USB Flash drive must be formatted (or “initialized”). The initializing procedure is as follows: NOTE: When initializing is completed, all the contents of the USB Flash drive are erased. 1 USB FLASH DRIVE Insert the USB Flash drive to the USB FLASH DRIVE port. Wait until the display “Confirming USB. Please wait...” disappears. 2 5 Press the [ENTER] button. The FORMAT (initialize) mode will be displayed.
WORKING WITH SETUPS Save or Load the Setups to/from the USB Flash drive in the SETUP mode. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY SETUP name This indicates another SETUP file above or below the current one. Type of File SU: only the Setup WH: includes Library What you are going to operate This indicates another page on the right (or left). SAVING THE SETUP ① INSERT THE USB FLASH DRIVE ④ SELECT THE FILE TYPE Make sure that the USB Flash drive is correctly inserted.
CHANGING THE SETUP NAME ① SELECT THE SETUP FILE ③ ENTER THE NAME Select the setup file you want to change the name of with the [],[] buttons or the [VALUE] knob. ② LOCATE THE NAMING MODE Enter the new setup name. [],[] buttons Move the cursor. The length is up to 16 letters. [VALUE] knob Select letters. Valid characters are: digits, symbols, large and small alphabets. ④ PRESS [ENTER] TO NAME Press the [] button. “[ENT] to Name” is displayed. Press the [ENTER] button.
LOADING THE SETUP NOTE: If you do this operation, the settings in the SKX are replaced with the newly loaded setups. You should save important data beforehand (p. 118). DELETING THE SETUP ① INSERT THE USB FLASH DRIVE Make sure that the USB Flash drive is correctly inserted. ② LOCATE THE SETUP MODE ① INSERT THE USB FLASH DRIVE Make sure that the USB Flash drive is correctly inserted. ② LOCATE THE SETUP MODE Locate the SETUP mode. A Setup file will displayed.
WORKING WITH PATCHES Save or Load the Patches to/from the USB Flash drive in the PATCH mode, not SETUP mode on last page. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY PATCH name This indicates another PATCH file above or below the current one. Type of File PA: patch What you are going to operate This indicates there is another page on the right (or on the left).
LOADING A PATCH NOTE: If you do this operation, a Patch in the SKX are replaced with the newly loaded Patch. Therefore, it is recommended that you save your settings before loading a new Patch. (p. 121) ① INSERT THE USB FLASH DRIVE DELETING THE PATCH ① INSERT THE USB FLASH DRIVE Make sure that the USB Flash drive is correctly inserted. ② LOCATE THE PATCH FILE MODE Make sure that the USB Flash drive is correctly inserted.
WORKING WITH CUSTOM TONE WHEEL 123 Save or Load the Custom Tone Wheels to/from the USB Flash drive in the CUST. TW mode, not SETUP mode on previous page. To locate this mode: MENU/ EXIT ENTER HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY CUSTOM name This indicates another Custom Tone Wheel file above or below the current one. Type of File TW: Tonewheel What you are going to operate This indicates there is another page on the right (or on the left).
LOADING A CUSTOM TONE DELETING A CUSTOM TONE WHEEL WHEEL NOTE: If you do this operation, a Patch in the SKX are replaced with the newly loaded Patch. You should save important data beforehand (p. 123). ① INSERT THE USB FLASH DRIVE ① INSERT THE USB FLASH DRIVE Make sure that the USB Flash drive is correctly inserted. ② LOCATE THE CUSTOM NUMBER MODE Make sure that the USB Flash drive is correctly inserted.
MUSIC PLAYER
BEFORE PLAYING BACK The Music Player feature of your SKX allows you to play audio fi les from a USB Flash Drive. In this way, you can use a previously recorded rhythm track as an accompaniment for a “one-man band” performance. You can also play along with, or simply listen to, favorite songs. FILE TYPE AND PLACING FOLDER FILE TYPE HANDLING THE USB FLASH DRIVE The SKX Music Player will play the following file types: WAV type (44.1 kHz 16 bit stereo) MP3 type (44.
WORKING WITH THE MUSIC PLAYER 1 127 USB FLASH DRIVE Insert a USB Flash drive to the USB FLASH DRIVE port. Wait until the display “Confirming USB. Please wait.” disappears. 2 Locate Song List mode. A. Press the [MENU/EXIT] - Page D by [] - PLAYER by [] - [ENTER] button or, B. Press both [CONTROL] and [DRAWBAR] buttons simultaneously. 3 Use the [],[] buttons to find and select the audio file (Song) you wish to play. 4 TO PLAYBACK Press the [ENTER] button in this mode.
WORKING WITH THE MUSIC PLAYER - continued MUSIC PLAYER MODES 1 Make sure that the USB Flash drive is inserted correctly. 2 Locate Song List mode. 3 Use the [] button to select “CHAIN”. 4 Select the option you wish with the [VALUE] knob. ALL: Repeats all Songs. When the currently playing Song ends, the next Song automatically starts playing. ONE: When the current Song ends, the playback will stop.
VOICE LIBRARY
WHAT IS VOICE LIBRARY? and more... MIX BALANCE EXV1 EXV2 You can add new sounds to the Extra Voice sections by installing “Voice Libraries” to the instrument from a USB Flash Drive. These additional voices are accessed using the [LIBRARY] buttons of the Extra Voice sections. Voice Libraries are available for download on the Hammond Organ website. Several instruments are pre-loaded as a default settings (P. 136).
WORKING WITH VOICE LIBRARY 131 LOADING THE VOICE LIBRARY ① INSERT THE USB FLASH DRIVE USB FLASH DRIVE Insert the USB Flash drive to the USB FLASH DRIVE port. Wait until the display “Confirming USB. Please wait...” disappears. ② LOCATE THE LIBRARY MODE Display the menu with the [MENU/EXIT] button. Press the [ENTER] button. Now you have come to the Library Function mode.
WORKING WITH VOICE LIBRARY - continued DELETE A VOICE LIBRARY CLEAR ALL VOICE LIBRARIES When the remaining capacity of the SKX is not enough for the Voice Library you want to load, you can increase the capacity by deleting an unnecessary portion of the library. If you want to “start fresh” and load all new Voice Libraries, you can clear the entire Voice Library memory. ① LOCATE THE LIBRARY MODE ① LOCATE THE LIBRARY MODE Locate the Voice Library function mode.
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Malfunction of the buttons, the keys, etc. Turn the POWER to instrument “OFF”, then turn it “ON” again. If this procedure is not successful, turn “OFF” the POWER switch. While pressing the [RECORD] button, turn the [POWER] switch “ON” again. (Note that in this case, all parameters return to their factory-preset status.) No sound is produced when the keys are pressed. The MASTER VOLUME is at the minimum setting. Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME control.
APPENDIX
EXTRA VOICE INSTRUMENT LIST 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 Group A. Piano A. Piano A. Piano A. Piano A. Piano A. Piano E. Piano E. Piano E. Piano E. Piano E. Piano 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 E. Piano E. Piano E. Piano E. Piano E. Piano E. Piano E. Piano E. Piano Backing Str. Backing Str. Backing Str. Backing Str. Backing Str. Backing Str. Backing Str. Backing Str. Backing Str.
4 4 4 4 Group Wind Wind Wind Wind Number Tp + Tb Straight Tp + Tb Vibrato Tp + Tb Muted Flute Pcd 4 Wind 15 BigBand Sax Pcd 4 Wind 4 Wind 16 BigBand Pcd 17 BigBand FD Pcd 4 4 4 4 18 19 20 21 Wind Wind Wind Wind Quartet 1 Pcd Quartet 2 Pcd Jazz Brass Pcd Jazz Brass FD Pcd 4 Wind 22 Mute Combo 1 Pcd 4 Wind 23 Mute Combo 2 Pcd 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 24 25 26 27 28 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Wind Wind Wind Wind Wind Other Other Other O
PRESET PATCH LIST Category # Theater / Pop / Accordion B-3 Organ Others A / E Piano With Bass Wind B-3 OEM Preset Pipe Organ Skx Owner’s Manual Category Gospel Organ High Lights P001 P002 P003 P004 P005 P006 P007 P008 P009 P010 P011 P012 P013 P014 P015 P016 P017 P018 P019 P020 P021 P022 P023 P024 P025 P026 P027 P028 P029 P030 P031 P032 P033 P034 P035 P036 P037 P038 P039 P040 P041 P042 P043 P044 P045 P046 P047 P048 P049 P050 Name Vintage B-3 DLS Crunch B-3 Squabble Hugger Classic
MIDI TEMPLATES MIDI TEMPLATES Template MIDI IN Local Control NRPN Program Change Drawbar Registration Transmit Channel Tx. Upper Tx. Lower Tx. Pedal Rx. Upper Rx. Lower Rx. Pedal External Zone Comments Basic Sequence On On On On 1 2 3 1 2 3 Off Use this template to record/ playback the performance of only SKX to the external sequencer. Template MIDI IN Local Control NRPN Program Change Drawbar Registration Transmit Channel Tx. Upper Tx. Lower Tx. Pedal Rx. Upper Rx. Lower Rx.
MIDI INFORMATION MIDI Implementation Channel Voice Message Note Off Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte 8nH kkH vvH, or 9nH kkH 00H n=MIDI Channel Number: 0H - FH (Ch. 1 - 16) kk=Note Number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) vv=Velocity(disregard): 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) Note On Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte 9nH kkH vvH n=MIDI Channel Number: 0H - FH (Ch.
Drawbar Data List 1 Control Number Upper: Lower: Pedal: Level 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 50H(80) 51H(81) 52H(82) 8´ 4´ Upper / Lower 2 2⁄3´ 2´ 16´ 5 1⁄3´ 00H(0) 09H(9) 12H(18) 1BH(27) 24H(36) 01H(1) 02H(2) 03H(3) 04H(4) 05H(5) 06H(6) 07H(7) 0AH(10) 0BH(11) 0CH(12) 0DH(13) 0EH(14) 0FH(15) 10H(16) 13H(19) 14H(20) 15H(21) 16H(22) 17H(23) 18H(24) 19H(25) 08H(8) 11H(17) Pedal 16´ 8´ 2DH(45) 36H(54) 3FH(63) 48H(72) 00H(0) 09H(9) 2EH(46) 2FH(47) 30H(48) 31H(49) 32H(50) 33H(51) 34H(52) 49H(73) 4AH
MIDI INFORMATION - continued System Exclusive Message Memory Dump Mode Setting Exclusive Message 1. Each Packet Full Parameters Reset (Rx. only) F0 55 dd 10 23 11 [TYPE] [PNH] [PNL] [DATA] [CHD] F7 System Exclusive SUZUKI ID Device ID (refer to P. 112) Model ID MSB Model ID LSB Command: Data Packet Data Type 02H = All Data Dump 07H = Combi. Temp.
Global Parameters Category Tune Expression Foot Switch Panel Switch Patch Load Favorites Display Master EQ Example Parameter NRPN LSB MSB (62) (63) SysEx Address SysEx MSB to LSB Length Transpose Master Tune Source 01 01 02 00 02 00 00 00 00 01 01 02 00 02 00 01 02 01 Min. Level 02 08 00 02 08 01 Min. Limit LF Min. Limit HF 02 02 09 0A 00 00 02 02 09 0A 01 01 FS Device 03 00 00 03 00 01 FS Tip Mode 03 01 00 03 01 01 FS Ring Mode Damper Org.
MIDI INFORMATION - continued Patch Parameters Category Name Internal Zone External Zone Extra Voice Example Parameter NRPN SysEx Address SysEx LSB MSB MSB to LSB Length (62) (63) 15 Characters Manual Bass Manual Bass Mode Manual Bass Range Hi Great To Pedal G to P Range Hi Split Split Point Key Octave Upper 1 Key Octave Lower 1 Glide Length Glide Time Attack Glide Time Release Glide Amp Glide On Org Glide On EXV1 Glide On EXV2 Key Octave Upper 2 Key Octave Lower 2 MIDI Channel Switch Allocate -
Category Parameter Percussion On Third On Decay Fast Volume Soft Level On Soft Level On Normal Decay Fast Decay Slow Touch Velocity Key Track Drawbar 1´ Cancel Drawbar Level Lower & Upper Organ Type NRPN SysEx Address SysEx LSB MSB MSB to LSB Length (62) (63) 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 20 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 20 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01
MIDI INFORMATION - continued Category Pedal Pedal Registration Organ Effect Parameter NRPN SysEx Address SysEx LSB MSB MSB to LSB Length (62) (63) Tone Wheel Set 22 00 00 22 00 01 Attack 22 01 00 22 01 01 Sustain On Sustain Length Decay Length Velocity Key Mode Octave Shift Key Range Lo Key Range Hi 16´ 8´ Leslie Bypass Leslie Fast Leslie Stop Leslie Cabinet Number Vibrato On Swell Vibrato On Great Vibrato Mode Vibrato Rate Vibrato V1 Depth Vibrato V2 Depth Vibrato V3 Depth Vibrato C
Category Effects Example: Parameter NRPN SysEx Address SysEx LSB MSB MSB to LSB Length (62) (63) Overdrive On Overdrive Type 3p 3p 00 01 00 00 3p 3p 00 01 01 01 Overdrive Drive Level Overdrive Controlled Exp.
MIDI INFORMATION - continued Leslie Parameters Category Cabinet Parameter Name Slow Speed Horn Slow Speed Bass Fast Speed Horn Fast Speed Bass Rise Time Horn Rise Time Bass Fall Time Horn Fall Time Bass Brake Time Horn Brake Time Bass Level Horn Level Bass Mic. Angle Mic.
CUSTOM TONE-WHEELS LIST 149 BType1, BType2 Real B-3 B-3/C-3 in good condition. Contains moderate motor hum and leakage noise. 80's Clean 80’s “clean-sounding” B-3/C-3. Motor hum or leakage noise is removed, “vibration” caused by the wow/flutter of the motor remained. Noisy Replicates the entire sound output from the B-3/C-3, including the motor hum and leakage noise. Noisy 60 Leakage noise very prominent. Mellow Full Flats Pure sine waves, and all Tone Wheels oscillate at the same volume.
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Stage Keyboard Model: SKX Function Transmitted *1 1 - 16 3 X Mode ***** 12 - 120 *2 Note ***** : True Voice Number O Note ON Velocity X Note OFF X Key’s After Touch X Ch’s X Pitch Bend O 0, 32 X 1 O 6, 38 O 7 O 10 O 11 O 12 - 20, 80 O Control 21 - 29, 81 O 33, 35, 82 Change O 48 O 49 O 64 O 84 O 85, 86 X 92 O 98, 99 O Program 0 - 127 : True # Change O System Exclusive X : Song Position System X : Song Select Common : Tune X X System : Clock X : Commands Real Time X : All So
MIDI CHANNELS AND MESSAGES Note Pitch Bend Modulation Volume, Pan Expression Hold 1 Drawbar Reg. Spring Shock Glide ProChord Active Drawbar Priority Leslie Fast RPN NRPN All Notes Off All Sounds Off Reset All Ctrl. After Touch Bank Select Program Change (7, 10) (11) (64) (48) (49) (84) (85, 86) (92) (100, 101) (98, 99) (123) (120) (121) (0, 32) External Zone (Tx.
SPECIFICATIONS Sound Generator Patch Load Options Drawbar Registration, Drawbar Parameters, Extra Voice, Internal Zone, External Zone, Organ Effects, Animation, Exv Effects, Reverb Organ Section 2 - VASE III as Digital Tone-Wheels, Transistor Organ and Pipe Organ 61 polyphony (for Manual, except Pipe Organ) 8 polyphony (for Pedal, except Pipe Organ) 63 polyphony (maximum, on Pipe Organ) Extra Voice Section Controllers Volumes Master Volume, Organ Volume, Extra Voice Volume, Extra Voice Balance Sw
Index Glide 78 Global Parameters 143 A Allocate 56 Assign 78 Auto Power Off 22 Patch file 123 Patch Load 58, 74 Pedalboard 18 Percussion 28, 48, 80 Pipe 38, 46, 88 Play Mode 63 POLY 73, 110 Pop Up 79 Power 22 Preset 23 PRIO.
Skx Owner’s Manual
SERVICE Hammond maintains a policy of continuously improving and upgrading its instruments and therefore reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Although every attempt has been made to insure the accuracy of the descriptive contents of this Manual, total accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Should the owner require further assistance, inquiries should first be made to your Authorized Hammond Dealer.
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